LIKE MOVIES, BASEBALL SEASON HAS THREE ACTS: KEY IS KNOWING WHEN TO MAKE A SCENE

Turns out the future is now for Trout. He has me considering giving up an early-round pick to keep him for next season. Despite the late start, he leads the American League in steals with 16. He’s also top 20 in runs (35), triples (3) and would be second in average (.341) and sixth in OPS (.942) if he had enough at-bats.

Longoria owners rejoice. He begins a rehab assignment in Triple-A Durham this weekend, which means he could return by the end of next week. Perfect timing for the protagonist to make a dramatic return.

If he picks up where he left off, I like my chances at a happy ending.